A Social History of Ottoman Istanbul

Description: A Social History of Ottoman Istanbul [Hardcover] Boyar, Ebru and Fleet, Kate Product Overview Using a wealth of contemporary Ottoman sources, this book recreates the social history of Istanbul, a huge, cosmopolitan metropolis and imperial capital of the Ottoman Empire. Seat of the Sultan and an opulent international emporium, Istanbul was also a city of violence shaken regularly by natural disasters and by the turmoil of sultanic politics and violent revolt. Its inhabitants, entertained by imperial festivities and cared for by the great pious foundations which touched every aspect of their lives, also amused themselves in the numerous pleasure gardens and the many public baths of the city. While the book is focused on Istanbul, it presents a broad picture of Ottoman society, how it was structured and how it developed and transformed across four centuries. As such, the book offers an exciting alternative to the more traditional histories of the Ottoman Empire. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press; 1st edition (May 24, 2010) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 378 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0521199557 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 51 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1 x 9 inches Best Sellers Rank: #8,507,150 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2,876 in Middle Eastern History (Books) #3,574 in Turkey History (Books) #73,869 in Historical Study (Books) #2,876 in Middle Eastern History (Books) #3,574 in Turkey History (Books) We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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